Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Italy, emphasizing India’s belief in a human-centric approach and the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Modi described the meeting as “very productive” and expressed India’s eagerness to strengthen bilateral relations with Ukraine.
In light of the ongoing hostilities, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s belief in the primacy of human lives and emphasized that the path to peace lies through dialogue and diplomatic efforts. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the leaders discussed bilateral ties and exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
The meeting highlights India’s consistent stance on the need for peaceful resolution of the conflict through diplomatic channels. Prime Minister Modi had previously met with President Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in Hiroshima last year. India’s participation in the upcoming Swiss Peace Summit on the Ukraine conflict underscores its commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve the crisis.
